YWCA SWIM LESSONS: Learn to swim in the YWCA of Asheville's indoor solar-heated pool. Classes are available year-round for all ages and levels. To sign up, call 254-7206, ext. 110, or stop by the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Ave. For more information, visit www.ywcaofasheville.org.

Tuesday

ASHEVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month. Call 252-7896 for reservations. For more information, visit www.ashevillecatholic.org or email info@ashevillecatholic.org.

DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY BOOK EXCHANGE: The Hop hosts its fourth-annual benefit for HelpMate in celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Give a book, take a book and enjoy Seuss-themed entertainment. At 640 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Call 254-2224 or visit www.thehopicecreamcafe.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS! Make a bookmark craft and celebrate the man who has helped so many learn to read. Free with admission. Through March 8. All day at Hands On! A Child's Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Call 697-8333 or visit www.handsonwnc.org.

PRESCHOOL ART LESSONS: Roots + Wings School of Art offers four-week sessions, 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 5-April 2, for ages 3-6. Focus is on cityscapes with collage and printing with found objects. $50 per child. Classes at Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore Village. Register online at www.rootsandwingsarts.com. For info, call 545-4827 or email info@rootsandwingsarts.com.

Wednesday

CAROLINA DAY OPEN HOUSE: Visit the upper school (grades 9-12) of Carolina Day School at 9:15 a.m. Meet in the Upper School Auditorium, 1345 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Register by emailing Allie Lawning: alawing@carolinaday.org or call 828-274-0757.

SWANNANOA VALLEY MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE: Elementary/Middle School open house for grades 1-8. New location off Sweeten Creek Road for fall 2013. Drop-ins welcome, but registration encouraged. Call for details of temporary location off Hendersonville Road. To register, call 669-8571 or email swanmont@mac.com. For more information, www.swanmont.org

CAROLINA DAY OPEN HOUSE: Visit the lower school (grades PreK-5) of Carolina Day School at 9 a.m. Meet in the Nash Lobby, 1345 Hendersonville Road. Register by emailing Allie Lawning at alawing@carolinaday.org or call 274-0757.

"GREASE": North Buncombe High School presents "GREASE: School Edition," with performances at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday March 7-9 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. March 10. Tickets are $8 until March 6, then $10 at the door. At 890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville. For more information call Ricky Webb at 645-4221.

HEALTHY KIDS CLUB: Smile Time Friends! Diana Rothweiler, public health registered dental hygienist, presents a dental health puppet show for ages 2-5. The puppet show teaches dental health concepts through music, songs and stories. Characters are colorful, and children readily relate to their message. Program lasts approximately 30 minutes. Free with admission. At 11 a.m. at Hands On! A Child's Gallery, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Call 697-8333 or visit www.handsonwnc.org.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS RALLY: Dr. Bunson and Dr. Beaker will attend the rally at Blue Ridge Mall to showcase Mad Scientists on Wheels and do some Hands On! science for preschoolers getting ready for kindergarten. Information booths and activities for rising kindergartners and their parents. 4-7 p.m. at the mall on Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Visit www.handsonwnc.org.

GROW WITH ME PRESCHOOL CO-OP OPEN HOUSE: Grow with Me Preschool Learning Cooperative will host an open house for interested families, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the school's classroom at Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Entrance to the classroom is via Governor's View Road off Tunnel Road. Grow with Me is a community of young children and parents seeking to create a cooperative learning program that nurtures a respect for self, others and nature while providing a safe environment for children to stretch their imaginations and explore their interests. The play-based, teacher-led program draws inspiration from Rudolph Steiner's philosophy on education. RSVP to Katy Estrada at 337-4710 by March 8. For details visit www.growwithmecoop.wordpress.com.

HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY YOU 5K FUN RUN/WALK: Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services hosts the fourth-annual event open to adults and children of all ages. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. on the Buncombe County Sports Park track in Candler. Find mail-in registration forms online at www.buncombecounty.org/parks or call for a form. Registration available day of race starting at 8:30 a.m. $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-15. Walkers are welcome to bring baby joggers, but no dogs or bikes are permitted on the track during race time. For more information and registration forms, call Jay Nelson at 250-4269 or email him at jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org.

GO FLY A KITE DAY: Fly a kite at FENCE, 1-4 p.m. Spend the day on Hawk's Ridge flying kites and enjoying the outdoors. The first 200 people receive a free kite. Snacks and refreshments provided. Visit www.fence.org.

"GREASE": See listing for Thursday.

MEDITATIONS THAT HEAL: Learn special meditations for mental and physical healing for ourselves and others, with Buddhist teacher Sharon Lovich. Held 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, March 3-17, at Rainbow Mountain Children's School, Orchard House, 50 State St. $8/5 students/seniors. Everyone welcome. Drop into any class. Call 668-2241 or visit www.MeditationInAsheville.org.